WHAT’S INSIDE FLEXIBLE DELIVERY 4 NLC Connect Watch for these icons 5 NLC Merchandise throughout the Viewbook. 6 NLC LIVE Online™ 7 Student Housing FACE-to-face When the instructor and students are 8 Cultural Ties interacting at the same time, at the same physical location. 10 International Students / Library Services 11 Learner Success Services NLC LIVE ONLINE™ Scheduled classes online, where 12 Financial Aid students log in to a program (Blackboard Collaborate™) with instructors and peers 14 Student Wellness / Northern Lakes on the same day, at the same time. College Students’ Association NLC ANYtime, ANYWHERE 16 Continuing Education & Corporate Training Classes are unscheduled, where students log in to a program (Moodle) at any time 18 Academic Requirements to complete their work. 20 Academic Upgrading BLENDED Business and Administrative Studies Courses where you have a combination 22 of face-to-face and online (NLC Anytime, 26 Health Careers Anywhere and/or NLC LIVE Online™). 32 Human Service Careers Dual CREDIT Application Process Students in high school can experience 36 College programs while earning post- 38 Resource Technology secondary credits. 42 Trades 45 Pre-Employment 46 University Studies 48 Dual Credit 49 Pre-Employment Explained www.northernlakescollege.ca 1-866-652-3456 Northern Lakes College Northern Lakes College respectfully acknowledges encompasses a service region of that we are located on Treaty 8 territory, traditional 164,000 square kilometers with lands of First Nations and Métis people. 23 campuses, five Community Access Points, and two Campus Alberta Partnership campuses. With distance learning technologies, NLC can provide quality education beyond these physical boundaries. Life can get in the way of school but, when the time is right to further your education, Northern Lakes College is here. Whatever the situation may be, we are proud to offer a variety of courses that cater to learners from all backgrounds. From Academic Upgrading to certificate and diploma programs and Continuing Education & Corporate Training, you are bound to find a course or program that interests you. WWW.NORTHERNLAKESCOLLEGE.CA 3 NLC IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND! Students and staff can access email, online learning tools, wellness resources, and community bulletin boards through the new NLC Connect app. From your mobile phone or tablet, you can make friends, ask questions, create study groups, and access campus resources on the go. Staying on top of classes and assignments is a breeze with the built-in calendar function. Notifications of important dates, events, deadlines, and security announcements ensure all NLC students and staff are informed of important information. NLC invites community members to download the app and connect with the broader NLC community. NLC Connect is the official campus app! 4 NORTHERN LAKES COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019-2020 NLC SPIRIT! Fast, easy, and ships right to your door! 24/7/365 Hundreds of great products! Sizes from extra small to 6X large Get your custom NLC-branded gear today! WWW.NORTHERNLAKESCOLLEGE.CA 5 WELCOME TO NLC LIVE ONLINE™ LEARN A delivery model unique to Northern Lakes College ACCESSIBILITY Same day; same time; any location LIFE Variety of programs and courses AFFORDABILITY From home, work, or in between HOME No relocation EXCELLENCE First-rate curriculum WORK Real time FLEXIBILITY Recorded sessions Work, life, school balance STUDENT HOUSING At Northern Lakes College, we value and strive to nurture a community environment. With our student housing options, students can live and learn together, creating relationships that will last for years to come. Grouard: slave laKE: Single student in a shared living space (co-ed) Single student in a shared living space (co-ed) • Seven semi-furnished bedrooms in two units • 48 semi-furnished bedrooms in 12 units Less than a one-kilometre walk to the Grouard campus. • Two semi-furnished bedrooms in two Barrier-free (Wheelchair Accessible) units Family Housing These units are on the main campus in Slave Lake. • Three semi-furnished bedrooms per unit For students studying at the Trades and Technology Centre and the Industry Training Annex, it is a five-minute drive. • Four semi-furnished bedrooms per unit • Three unfurnished bedrooms per unit wabasca: Furnished housing is less than a one-kilometre walk Single student in a shared living space (co-ed) from the Grouard campus. Unfurnished housing varies in distance but all are a short walk. • Three semi-furnished bedrooms in one unit This unit is adjacent to the Stony Point Campus CULTURAL TIES No matter who you are, where you’re from, or where you’re going,Cultural Northern Ties/Elders Lakes in Residence College is open to everyone and strives to build a community setting where all people are respected for who they are and what they believe. 8 NORTHERN LAKES COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019-2020 ELDERS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM Organized by the College’s Indigenous Advisory Council, the Elders-in-Residence program responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. In keeping with the College’s inclusive delivery methods, the Elders-in-Residence program provides service to students face-to face, by phone, and online. Elders’ rooms are located at the Fort Vermilion, Grouard, High Level, and Wabasca campuses. Students are encouraged to contact Elders when seeking personal cultural advice or guidance, with questions about Indigenous protocol or languages, or just to have a casual conversation or to say hello. INDIGENOUS ART PROGRAM A collection of Indigenous art has been curated for display at the College’s Fort Vermilion, Peavine, and Slave Lake campuses. The works of three Indigenous artists from the service region make up the collection. WWW.NORTHERNLAKESCOLLEGE.CA 9 INTERnationaL Students We recommend that applicants begin the process of applying for a student visa while in their home country, at least six months prior to registering in a program with Northern Lakes College. Study permits are required two weeks prior to the program start date. Phone: (780) 849-8600 Toll-free: 1-866-652-3456 Email: [email protected] LIBRARY SERVICES The NLC library will be your primary access to educational support and discovery. The Grouard and Slave Lake campus have staffed libraries and all other NLC campuses have access to digital resources. Loanable material is delivered via the College’s courier. Access the library catalogue, digital resources, and research help through the library’s website. Grouard Library (780) 751-3275 Slave Lake Library (780) 849-8671 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nlclibrary.ca 10 NORTHERN LAKES COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019-2020 Northern Lakes College has the tools you need to make your time with us as successful as possible. COUNSELLING SERVICES Counsellors provide non-clinical mental health services to support students’ personal and academic success. While counsellors do not treat mental health issues, they can provide students with sessions aimed at developing the skills to cope better. They also make referrals to other help organizations, as appropriate. In person, telephone, and video conferencing options are available so that students in all programs from any location may access services. Book your appointment for a personal wellness assessment today. Toll-free: 1-866-652-3456 ext. 3222 Phone: (780) 751-3222 Email: [email protected] Website: Find Counselling Services under Current Students to make an appointment. LEARNER Success SERVICES We are committed to offering an inclusive, safe, and respectful environment that provides a diverse student population the opportunity for success by providing reasonable accommodations. Northern Lakes College is an environment where all students have equal access, feel included and valued, and can utilize enhanced tools for learning. Toll-free: 1-866-652-3456 Phone: (780) 849-8735 *INFORMatioN SUBJect to CHANGE. FOR up-to-date INFORMatioN VISIT WWW.NortherNlakescollege.ca 11 FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FUNDING We understand that funding your post- secondary education can be a challenge. Through the generosity of many individuals, companies, and associations, we are able to offer a number of financial awards to our students. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement, community involvement, leadership, or extra-curricular activities. Awards include scholarships, bursaries, and prizes. 500 $500,000 Awards and Bursaries* in funds will be awarded* $304,000 More Awards from Indigenous coming in 2019-2020 Careers Awards* $12,500 *Information based on 2019-2020 from Rupertsland Métis Fund* As a family, we had made a commitment to my studies and this award helped carry INVESTING us through. Thank you to the Rupertsland “Institute, Métis Education Foundation, and in You! the Métis Nation of Alberta for this support.” - Sherry Bellerose, Alumni 12 What is the difference between a scholarship, bursary, and prize? • A scholarship is an award given in recognition of academic excellence or achievement. • A bursary is a cash award based on financial need. There may also be additional requirements, such as community involvement or leadership; the criteria will outline what is required. • A prize is an award based on a specific outstanding accomplishment or achievement. This award may be cash, a plaque, a book, a medal, or a gift. How to identify eligibility for an award STEP Identify the awards you are eligible for by the program you are currently registered in: Post-Secondary or Academic Upgrading. STEP Identify the Criteria and Application Deadline for the award you are eligible for. STEP Complete your application and submit prior to the deadline with supporting documents. TIPS • SAVE YOUR WORK for other awards for which you may want to apply. • Consult the FAQ document if you have any questions. • Always refer to the website for the most up-to-date and current information on awards and deadlines. • Take advantage of the twice per year online presentation on “How to Complete a Successful Awards Application” – if you cannot make the session there will be a recording link sent out after the session.